Week of June 14
Michael Egel
Des Moines Metro Opera
Named general and artistic director.
Andrea Stoos
Management Professionals Inc.
Joined as property manager at Winwood Apartments.
Peggy Hampton
Telligen
Joined as aquality assurance officer.
Daniel Huhn
Telligen
Joined as a database administrator I intern.
Vicki Lewis
Telligen
Joined as a community resource specialist.
Megan Pixler
Telligen
Joined as a documentation specialist intern.
Yijia Luo
Telligen
Joined as a clinical pharmacy specialist intern.
Rebbecca Reed
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Sanjeeta Shrestha
Telligen
Joined as a senior programmer analyst.
John Watson
Telligen
Joined as a project administrator intern.
Kendra Williams
Telligen
Joined as a project assistant II.
Sandy Swallow
Telligen
Promoted to clinical project manager.
Betsy (Knoblock) Grabinski
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Joined as a senior marketing and public relations specialist.
Paul Edenburn
The Hansen Co.
Joined as superintendent.
Jeremy Purdy
Principal National and Principal Life Insurance Company
Joined as a financial representative.
Missy Hyde
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group
Joined as a sales associate.
Jim Bouma
FASTSIGNS
Joined as a visual communications expert.
Mike Reagan
Prudential First Realty
Joined as a Realtor.
Tresa Moon
Prudential First Realty
Joined as managing broker.
Week of June 7
Brandon Vis
Premier Credit Union
Joined as a junior loan officer.
Kim Kempker
Premier Credit Union
Joined as an assistant manager.
John Schuh
Iowa State University School of Education
Joined as director.
Chris Schreiber
Management Professionals Inc.
Joined as a maintenance technician.
Dana Huff
R&R Realty Group
Joined as a receptionist.
Shawna Weis
Lessing-Flynn Advertising Co.
Joined as a marketing coordinator.
Shelly Baugh
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Promoted to Web and publications manager.
Dory Crees
Skin Iowa P.C.
Joined as a registered nurse.
Alisa Wilder
Skin Iowa P.C.
Joined as an administrative assistant.
Shae Wolett
Skin Iowa P.C.
Joined as an administrative assistant.
Lori Telford
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as a furniture sales representative.
Darcy Suchman
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as a furniture sales representative.
Amy Meyer
The Integer Group
Joined as a marketing analyst.
Betsy Robson
The Integer Group
Joined as a digital producer.
Rachel Nehl
The Integer Group
Joined as an art director.
Cathy Lee Fredrickson
The Integer Group
Joined as senior social media strategist.
Craig Baier
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a business analyst I.
Julie Stillman
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of UIowa
Joined as a senior accountant.
David Neff
Midwest Clothiers
Joined as a full-time sales associate.
Kiley Stenberg
Midwest Clothiers
Joined as a full-time sales associate.
Andy Swanson
Midwest Clothiers
Joined as a full-time sales associate.
Jeremy Cooper
Caleris
Joined as chief operating officer.
Justin Olson
Bluestone Engineering LLC
Joined as an electrical engineer.
Alisha King
Bluestone Project Management LLC
Joined as a project coordinator.
Emily Steding
The Mansion
Joined as a design assistant.
On the Move: Week of May 31
William Kurtz
Regions Bank
joined as city president in the Iowa area.
Taylor Bennett
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as an account manager.
Mike Swainey
The Integer Group
Joined a a group account director.
John Currie
The Integer Group
Joined as an account director.
Ken Rye
The Integer Group
Joined as an account director.
Genevieve Dean
The Integer Group
Joined as a senior account executive.
Julie Petersen
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conference Planning and Management
Joined as finance manager.
Shannon McCormick
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Conference Planning and Management
Joined as a registration services coordinator.
Ben Voaklander
Des Moines Area Community College
Promoted to controller.
Gordon Fischer
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Joined as vice president of gift planning strategies.
Cal Woods
Prudential First Realty
Joined as a Realtor.
Jordan Tchon
Prudential First Realty
Joined as a Realtor.
Shawna Weis
Lessing-Flynn Advertising Co.
Joined as a marketing coordinator.
On the move: Week of May 24
Bob Stewart
Knapp Properties Inc.
Joined as a commercial real estate broker.
Megan Lanik
Children’s Cancer Connection
Hired as a program services manager.
Phonsavanh Lovan
Children’s Cancer Connection
Hired as operations manager.
Greg France
EmbarkIT
Joined as major accounts business development.
Alexander Fischman
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Nathan Halbmaier
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Kyle Johnson
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Michael Johnson
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Rebecca Metzger
Telligen
Joined as a senior program manager.
Luke Pint
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Jacob Stein
Telligen
Joined as a data analyst intern.
Caleb Van Dyke
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Eric Wilson
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Nathaniel Young
Telligen
Joined as an information technology intern.
Amy Johnson
BrownWinick law firm
Promoted to member.
Britney Schnathorst
BrownWinick law firm
Promoted to member.
Adam C. Van Dike
BrownWinick law firm
Joined as a member.
Taylor Bennett
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as an account manager.
Week of May 17
Vicki Comegys
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Promoted to vice president of sales, sports and services.
Katie Fencl
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Promoted to director of events.
Janelle Hiller
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hired as a housing assistant.
Brock Konrad
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Has been named a Web and digital media specialist.
Jannae Lane
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Promoted to marketing manager.
Kristine Reeves
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Has been named a marketing specialist
Addison Speck
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hired as a marketing partner specialist.
Kara Stalzer
RE/MAX Real Estate Group - Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor.
Jason Henness
RE/MAX Real Estate Group - Pleasant Hill
Joined as a Realtor.
Heather Wright
RE/MAX Real Estate Group - Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor.
Jillisa Hayward
Midwest Heritage Bank - West Des Moines
Hired as bank manager.
Vicki Stork
Telligen
Hired as senior review coordinator.
Alexandria Christian
McKee, Voorhees & Sease
Hired as an attorney.
Scott Williams
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group
Hired as a sales associate.
Melanie Schriver
Blue Compass Interactive
Joined as a project manager.
Katie Andrew
AKC Marketing
Hired as a copywriter/editor.
Jim Bouma
Fastsigns
Joined as a visual communications expert.
Chandler Faldet
KCCI News
Joined the sales team.
Susan Judkins
KJWW Engineering Consultants
Joined as project developer.
Amy MacGregor
Marketlink
Promoted to human resource and recruitment manager.
Rick Buyens
CenturyLink Inc.
Named regional sales vice president (Midwest region).
Steve Crucq
The Members Group
Hired as director of new client partnerships.
Mike Ham
The Members Group
Hired as director of new client partnerships.
Jake Sargent
The Members Group
Hired as director of new client partnerships.
Justin Vorster
AIB College of Business
Hired as head women’s soccer coach.
Shena Thompson
AIB College of Business
Hired as financial aid specialist I.
Tami Goodhue
Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Joined the sales team.
Week of May 10
Jacqueline Mahoney
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Justin Olson
Bluestone Engineering
Joined as an electrical engineer.
Alisha King
Bluestone Project Management
Joined as a project coordinator.
Thomas Lograsso
Iowa State University
Named interim director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory.
Jaime Brinkman
Wright Outdoor Solutions
Hired as an account manager.
James Lofflin
Wright Outdoor Solutions
Hired as an associate landscape designer.
Austin Kennedy
Wright Service Corp.
Hired as general counsel.
Kelley Brady
Wright Service Corp.
Hired as a receptionist.
Michael Foley
Wright Service Corp.
Hired as chief information officer.
Bill Rapp
Wright Service Corp.
Promoted to business systems manager.
Bonnie Strom
Wright Tree Service
Promoted to assistant payroll and billing supervisor.
Jennifer Heilman
Wright Tree Service
Hired as a payroll and billing specialist.
Melissa Swanson
Wright Tree Service
Hired as a payroll and billing specialist.
Troy Strother
VisionBank of Iowa
Promoted to executive vice president.
Chris Brinkmeyer
VisionBank of Iowa
Promoted to market president (Ames).
David Abram II
VisionBank of Iowa
Promoted to market president (Grimes).
Doug Thompson
VisionBank of Iowa
Promoted to market president (Boone).
Nick Lentz
VisionBank of Iowa
Promoted to vice president-commercial banker.
Matt Cole
Brooks Borg Skiles Architecture Engineering LLP
Joined as a partner.
Pamela French
American Institute of Architects, Iowa chapter
Promoted to director of office management and membership.
Julie Hudrick
South Story Bank & Trust
Joined as an electronic banking specialist.
Tim Kufner
Telligen
Hired as a quality improvement facilitator.
Nina Lo
Telligen
Hired as a senior financial accountant.
Suzanne Seehusen
Telligen
Hired as a senior review coordinator.
Bikram Shrestha
Telligen
Hired as a senior programmer analyst.
Cheryl Timmons
Telligen
Hired as a senior review coordinator.
Jessica Peters
Des Moines Performing Arts
Hired as ticket office stage manager.
Christina Shanks
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Hired as a quality assurance analyst II.
Jed Gammell
TrueNorth
Joined as a risk management specialist.
Matt DeMey
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Vicki J. Wade
The Vernon Co.
Promoted to director of marketing.
Courtney R. Hill
Premier Credit Union
Named assistant vice president of business and employee development.
Jessica Wardenburg
Two Rivers Marketing
Hired for public relations.
Sarah Andrews
Two Rivers Marketing
Hired as a graphic designer.
Jennifer Bryant
Bankers Trust Co.
Hired as a senior vice president of human resources.
Gilbert Hantzsch
MSA Professional Services
Promoted to president.
Traci Galligan
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to assistant vice president for human resources.
Val Williamson
Professional Solutions Insurance Co.
Promoted to senior AttorneyShield representative.
Angee Moeller
NCMIC Insurance Co.
Transitioned to account coordinator.
Zach Mefferd
Professional Solutions Insurance Services
Joined as a sales executive.
Steve Genck
NCMIC Insurance Services
Joined as a customer service renewal specialist.
Julie Smilich
NCMIC Finance Corp.
Joined as a merchant services specialist.
Lacey Crank
NCMIC Group Inc.
Joined as an administrative services specialist.
Week of April 26
Sharon Haning
Children & Families of Iowa
Joined as director of human resources.
Lisa Stevenson
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
Joined as a Realtor in the Des Moines office.
Michael Volquardsen
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
Joined as a Realtor in the Pleasant Hill office.
Kent Sorenson
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a Realtor.
Candace Linville
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a Realtor.
Tyler Haroldson
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a Realtor.
Shelby DuPree
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a broker associate.
Doni Kenoyer
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a Realtor.
Greg Steward
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a Realtor.
Elizabeth Albright
EXIT Realty North Star
Joined as a closer.
Ryan Crane
Primary Health Care Inc.
Joined as director of development.
Daneille Slifka
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president, product and distribution channel management.
Dana McNeill
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement.
Dexter Bodin
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president, provider relations and network administration.
Lois Crilly
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president, operations and information technology.
Judy Stark
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president, health management and accreditation.
Scott Galenbeck
CoOportunity Health
Joined as vice president and general counsel.
Scott Geistkemper
CoOportunity Health
Joined as controller.
Mary McConville
CoOportunity Health
Joined as leader of integrated care and accreditation.
Lindsay Allen
AIB College of Business
Joined as an admissions executive.
Kim Carstens
AIB College of Business
Named payroll accountant.
Michael Cook
AIB College of Business
Named head men’s and women’s bowling coach.
Mark Risvold
AIB College of Business
Named safety specialist.
Trenton Burd
The Meyocks Group Inc.
Joined as a senior art director.
Bridget Annear
The Meyocks Group Inc.
Joined as an account executive.
Kelsey Orrell
The Meyocks Group Inc.
Joined as an account executive.
LaSybill Mitchell
The Meyocks Group Inc.
Joined as an administrative assistant.
Jay Iverson
Home Builders Association of Iowa
Named executive driector.
Myndee Walker
TrueNorth Co. LC
Joined as an account manager in risk management.
Matt Moeckl
Wildwood Hills Ranch
Promoted to executive director of community outreach.
Claudia Miranda
West Bank
Promoted to vice president/trust officer.
Sue Ann Niehaus
West Bank
Promoted to vice president/trust operations.
Bobbi Jo Kemble
West Bank
Promoted to first vice president.
Lesley Wacker
West Bank
Promoted to second vice president/commercial banking assistant.
Jennifer Hansen
West Bank
Promoted to second vice president.
Dzevida Vodenicarevic
West Bank
Named second vice president/assistant teller manager.
Lanet Chareunsab
West Bank
Named Bank Secrecy Act specialist.
Luke Mohlenhoff
West Bank
Promoted to first vice president/construction lending officer.
Carly Peters
Deaf Services Unlimited Inc.
Joined as an interpreter coordinator.
Andrea Stackhouse
Neumann Monson Architects
Joined as client relations/business development director.
Week of April 19
Tiffany Alberty
Storey Kenworthy Co.
Joined the Des Moines location as an interior designer.
Jordan Ray
QA Graphics
Joined as a 3D designer.
Matthew Steen
On With Life Inc.
Named the chief strategic officer.
Brian Clark
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Joined as unit director, First Christian Club.
Jason Nelson
West Bank
Promoted to first vice president and security officer.
Curt Sedgley
West Bank
Joined as senior vice president and residential mortgage sales manager.
Richard Leopold
Polk County Conservation Board
Named deputy director.
Week of April 12
Georgann Smith
The Members Group
Promoted to vice president of marketing.
Darron Dunn
The Members Group
Promoted to vice president of client services.
Karen Postma
The Members Group
Promoted to director of client services.
Craig Schoenfeld
DomiKnow
Named chief operating officer.
Steve Bennett
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Laura Heineman
Two Rivers Marketing Corp.
Joined as an account service associate.
Erica Andersen
Veridian Credit Union
Promoted to business relationship officer.
Teresa Roof
The Meyocks Group
Joined as a public relations account manager.
Michael Maloney Jr.
Ruan Securities, a division of D.A. Davidson & Co.
Joined as a public finance banker.
Nathan Summers
Ruan Securities, a division of D.A. Davidson & Co.
Joined as a public finance banker.
Michael Osgood
Veridian Credit Union
Joined as a financial services representative.
Toby Davis
The ReWall Co. LLC
Named regional sales manager.
Keri Farrell-Kolb
Mark J. Becker & Associates LLC
Joined as director of compliance.
Morgan Kramer
Midwest Hertitage Bank
Joined as a sales associate at the 8701 Douglas Ave. location.
Kelsey Kaska
OPN Architects Inc.
Joined as a data analyst.
Robin Wadle
OPN Architects Inc.
Joined as an administrative assistant.
Heather Van Essen
OPN Architects Inc.
Joined as a senior interior designer.
Katherine Harrington
Business Publications Corp. Inc.
Promoted to innovationIOWA sales manager.
Jeanine Simnick
The ACLU Foundation of Iowa
Joined as director of development.
Hal Pittman
The Special Olympics Iowa
Named president and CEO.
Zach Van Horn
Bettcher Industries Inc.
Joined as a regional manager.
Dale Williamson
EW Nutrition USA
Joined the poultry account management team.
Steve Pick
Homesteaders Life Co.
Named executive vice president and chief financial officer and treasurer.
Week of April 5
Ashley Holter
Business Publications Corp.
Promoted to Business Record & Custom Publishing sales manager.
Brianna Blake
Business Publications Corp.
Joined as senior graphic designer.
Lori Bratrud
Business Publications Corp.
Promoted to Book of Lists sales manager.
Rachel Heinrichs
Business Publications Corp.
Joined as an account executive.
Carole Chambers,
Business Publications Corp.
Transitioned to director of strategic partnerships and Business Record events.
Becky Hotchkiss
Business Publications Corp.
Joined as an accounting assistant.
Yolanda Chrystal
Business Publications Corp.
Promoted to dsm magazine sales manager.
Julia Immel
Palmer Group
Joined as a research specialist.
Sue Conard
Professional Solutions Insurance Co.
Promoted to senior AttorneyShield client representative.
Meaghan Kandt
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to account analyst.
Matt Mandel
NCMIC Group Inc.
Joined as a technical services specialist.
Roger Newman
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a software developer III.
Abby Shontz
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a software developer II.
Ethan Wilder
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a software developer II.
Keith Leslie
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales assoicate in the Northpark office.
Mike Kreft
New York Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to partner.
Daniel Siedenburg
Bank Iowa Home Loan Center
Joined as a mortgage loan officer.
Sheri Smith
Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa
Joined as an administrator.
Tanner Hockensmith
ALS Association - Iowa chapter
Named executive director.
Megan Main
The Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Joined as a sales associate.
Mark David
Confluence Brewing Co.
Joined as taproom manager.
Gloria Batts
Telligen
Joined as a documentation specialist.
Scott Clair
Telligen
Joined as a senior statistician.
SueAnn Odam
Telligen
Joined as a member services representative.
Zane Patten
Telligen
Joined as a programmer analyst.
Lisa Tagye
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Jamie Frisk
Telligen
Joined as a support technician II.
Louise Garza
Telligen
Joined as a nurse care manager.
Jacob Bonner
Telligen
Joined as a lead health infomatics solutions coordinator.
Andrea Bacon
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Melinda Berner
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Lisa Bussard
Telligen
Joined as senior director of care coordination.
Jocelyn Brincks
Telligen
Joined as a senior procurement specialist.
Lisa Harpenau
Telligen
Joined as a senior quality improvement facilitator.
Julie Raasch
Telligen
Joined as a nurse care manager.
Kalli Saland
Telligen
Joined as a senior financial data analyst.
Shellie Boyer
Telligen
Promoted to practice facilitator.
Allison McGrew
Telligen
Promoted to human resources assistant.
Emina Nisic
Telligen
Promoted to recruiter.
Bobbie Zediker
Telligen
Prmotoed to lead financial accountant.
Leah De Vries
Workspace Inc.
Joined as an interior designer.
Chantell Harris
Anawim Housing General Partner LLC
Joined as Baker Creek housing manager.
Cynthia Latcham
Anawim Housing General Partner LLC
Joined as Shelter Plus Care housing manager.
Tim Maynard
Palmer Group
Moved into an information technology recruiter position.
Week of March 29
Adam Greiner
West Bank
Promoted to assistant branch manager at the 2440 E. Euclid Ave. location.
William Orton
West Bank
Promoted to personal banking officer at the 1601 22nd St. location.
Cindy Hughes Anliker
Des Moines Performing Arts
Named communications manager.
Rachel Woodhouse
Des Moines Performing Arts
Named donor relations coordinator.
Dale Stark
Des Moines Performing Arts
Named digital marketing manager.
Sabra Nosek
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a sales executive.
Anhtuan Dinh
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an analyst/architect.
Kate Williams
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations processor.
Kenna Dixson
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations processor.
Laura Debartolo-Tow
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a human resources administrator.
Cortnie Peterson
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship manager.
Lynn McCann
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship manager.
Jami MaGee
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Hilary David
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Phone Imbouathong-Johnson
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship executive.
Jennifer Eddleman
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship executive.
Mollie Batten
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship manager.
Angela Strang
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Chastity Anderson
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations analyst.
Kirk Collins
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a quality assurance lead.
Tiffany Blazenko
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Jamie Taft
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Crystal Rodgers
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Bridget Bingaman
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a national account executive.
Kaylene Barnes
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a participant services leader.
Nate Oxenford
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations analyst.
Pam Janousek
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Brittany Schmidt
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Michael Hutchison
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship executive.
Bob Davenport
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an analyst.
Rick Adams
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a national account executive.
Shannon Hedges
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a talent coordinator.
Beverly Kinney
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations processor.
Kristin Beiner
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Shawnda Poortinga
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a project coordinator.
Ashley Jordan
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Kristin Brandenburg
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Jon Foss
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Ashlee Brooks
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an operations analyst.
Kim Barney
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a training consultant.
Lynn Kooker
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a client relationship executive.
Dessa Faircloth
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a benefits specialist.
Josh Paulsen
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a system relationship manager.
Nate Pierson
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an analyst.
Vanessa Dauterive
Businessolver LLC
Joined as an analyst.
Lisa Naaktgeboren
Businessolver LLC
Joined as a project manager.
Ashley Baldinelli
Midwest Heritage Bank
Joined as a bank manager at the 4605 Fleur Drive location.
Lexi Bergler
Midwest Heritage Bank
Joined as a sales associate at the 7101 University Ave. location.
Dennis Kester
Palmer Group Inc.
Joined as an account executive.
Jake Loffredo
Palmer Group Inc.
Joined as a staffing recruiter.
Andrew Farmer
Foster Group Inc.
Joined as an associate adviser.
Laurie DuFoe
Foster Group Inc.
Joined as a client hospitality coordinator.
Dawn Ethofer
Vintage Hills at Prairie Trail
Named executive director.
Week of March 22
Kelly Carstens
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Joined as an accountant.
Joey Hersheway
RDG Planning & Design
Joined as an intern architect.
Jesse Caston
Terrus Real Estate Group
Will now oversee new business development in Eastern Iowa.
Tony Herring
Woodruff Construction LLC
Became a minority owner.
Kevin Larsen
Woodruff Construction LLC
Became a minority owner.
Sara Orr
Woodruff Construction LLC
Became a minority owner.
Lonnie Davison
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Michael Giudicessi
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Named the Des Moines office leader.
Joe Albrecht
Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services Inc.
Promoted to marketing representative III and assistant vice president.
Dawn Atwood
Iowa Bankers Association
Promoted to marketing coordinator.
Graham Dahler
Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services Inc.
Promoted to marketing representative III and assistant vice president.
Marilee Davis
Iowa Bankers Association
Promoted to senior member services coordinator.
Nichole Davis
Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services Inc.
Promoted to marketing representative I and assistant vice president.
Don Easter
Iowa Bankers Insurance & Services Inc.
Promoted to marketing representative III and assistant vice president.
Tim Noring
Iowa Bankers Association
Promoted to lead developer.
Scott Sauber
Iowa Bankers Association
Promoted to information technology programmer and network administrator.
Nathan Smithey
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp.
Promoted to vice president.
Dr. Craig Stark
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Joined Iowa Health Cardiology and will open the new cardiology clinic at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Barb Hooper
Tero International Inc.
Joined as executive assistant/office manager.
Deb Pultorak
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Named director of Big M Agency.
Lauren Augustin
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Named personal lines underwriting director.
Lynn Mawe
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Named director of farm casualty underwriting.
Ron Nott
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Named claims director for the central region.
Week of March 15
Mickey Davis
Des Moines Social Club
Named the event manager.
Tony McKillip
Veridian Credit Union
Promoted to indirect lending team lead.
Todd Lantz
Weinhardt & Logan P.C.
Joined as an attorney.
Liz Price
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Altoona office.
Emily Garlock Dickenson
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Altoona office.
Stuart Oxer
Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
Named the executive director.
Kelli Brendeland
South Story Bank & Trust
Joined as a loan assistant.
Scott Henry
South Story Bank & Trust
Promoted to senior vice president/business banker.
LuAnn Carlson
South Story Bank & Trust
Promoted to chief financial officer/cashier.
Stephanie Bolles
Bearence Management Group LLC
Joined as a financial adviser.
Week of March 8
Mike Reed
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to multi-peril crop insurance analyst I.
Kathy Yori
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to multi-peril crop insurance analyst I.
Eileen Bruton
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a business analyst II.
Melissa Enger
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a multi-peril crop insurance analyst II.
Megan Thibodeau
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Joined as the programs manager.
Carla Tolson
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Joined as the community resource and referral center case manager.
Traci Noll
QA Graphics
Transitioned to sales assistant.
Kinzy Grant
QA Graphics
Joined as an office assistant.
Lynn Steele
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Retired as vice president and director of operations.
Stacy Nimmo
Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa
Named director of operations.
Chris Ellifritt
Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa
Joined as director of finance and administration.
Justin Halverson
Schneider Graphics Inc.
Joined as an account manager.
Ian Hillgartner
Schneider Graphics Inc.
Joined as an account manager.
John Hansen
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
Names the general manager.
Julie Benson
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as an administrative assistant at the Ankeny campus dental hygiene clinic.
Will Bond
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as an accounting instructor on the Ankeny campus.
Dale Chell
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a counselor on the Urban campus.
Kaci Kohlhepp Conetzkey
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as the academic adviser in career advantage/program development on the Ankeny campus.
Julie Maurer
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a child development specialist in early childhood education on the Ankeny campus.
Kelly Mitchell
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a business resource consultant.
Rob Reynolds
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a math instructor at the Ankeny campus Academic Achievement Center.
Stacey Schroder
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a medical assistant instructor on the Ankeny campus.
Jeff Wheeler
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a project assistant in the Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Consortium.
Kate Evans
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as an academic adviser on the Urban campus.
Stephanie Ferraro
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as the project manager for the Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Consortium.
Chelli Gentry
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as the assessment director in the institutional effectiveness area on the Ankeny campus.
Sadie Gunther
Des Moines Area Community College
Joined as a child development specialist in early childhood education on the Ankeny campus.
Matthew Gardner
Gardner Law Firm P.C.
Established the firm.
Jodi Lang
Waterstone Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a loan processor.
Kyra Sommerville Moore
Waterstone Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a producing branch manager.
Lisa Char
Waterstone Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a mortgage loan officer.
Tiffany Tokarz
Waterstone Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a mortgage loan officer.
Dr. Tamara Chance
Des Moines University
Named interim associate dean of clinical affairs in the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Chad Pietzsch
PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company
Joined as a mortgage loan officer.
Brittany Martinez
Realty Marketing Group
Promoted to commercial real estate representative.
Brandon Woolery
Construction Services Inc.
Joined as project manager/project supervisor.
Marty Roush
Kum & Go LC
Named vice president of operations for the company’s south division.
Megan Elfers
Kum & Go LC
Named marketing director.
AJ Anderson
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Named assistant sales manager for the Northpark office.
Week of March 1
Karri Jarchow
Veridian Credit Union
Joined as a mortgage loan originator at the West Lakes branch in West Des Moines.
Sheila Kamerick
Foster Group Inc.
Joined the client services team.
Erin Kintzer
Stroh Corp.
Joined as a receptionist.
Bev Hutney
The Stelter Co.
Promoted to chief operating officer.
Laura Garvey
AIB College of Business
Joined as a graphic designer.
Michael McCoy
AIB College of Business
Joined as director of activities center operations and events.
Megan Pitz
AIB College of Business
Joined as director of admissions.
Phil Behnke
AIB College of Business
Joined as an adjunct faculty member.
Brian Gabel
AIB College of Business
Joined as an adjunct faculty member.
Kara Hanlon
AIB College of Business
Joined as an adjunct faculty member.
Bob Jeppesen
AIB College of Business
Joined as an adjunct faculty member.
Gina Wernimont
AIB College of Business
Joined as an adjunct faculty member.
Jennifer Beal
AIB College of Business
Promoted to business administration faculty.
Lucas Casey
AIB College of Business
Named the Phi Beta Lambda student organization sponsor.
Richard Witt
Terrus Real Estate Group
Joined as a sales associate-transaction services.
John Gilliland
Gilliland Group at Morgan Stanley
Joined as a financial adviser.
Ken Ford
Shive-Hattery Inc.
Joined as a building envelope specialist.
Brian Breci
Roberts Dairy Foods
Named general manager of the Nebraska division.
Lisa Wolf
ARAG
Joined as director of human resources.
Week of Feb. 22
Joe Jerkins
Westside Auto Pros Inc.
Joined as a service manager.
David Bogaczyk
Impact7G Inc.
Joined as vice president and general counsel.
Sophie Feng
RDG Planning & Design
Joined as a landscape architect intern.
Lynn Augspurger
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Northpark office.
Jennifer Scott
New Leaf Wellness PLLC
Joined as a nurse practiioner.
Jaime Niblo
CBRE/Hubbell Commercial
Joined as a sales associate.
Karen Clarkson
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Northpark office.
Tyler Moore
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Joined as an associate and will focus on agricultural litigation.
John Brown
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as a sales associate.
Greg Lagan
Storey-Kenworthy Co.
Joined as a sales associate.
Aubrey Orisek
QA Graphics
Joined as a three-dimensional designer.
Chris Chiaramonte
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Westown office.
Michael Admire
WHO-HD
Joined the news team as a sports photographer, reporter and anchor.
Week of Feb. 15
Brian Daugherty
Stroh Corp.
Joined as an account executive.
Brian Shotwell
North Iowa Transition Center
Named executive director.
Lewis Todtz
South Story Bank & Trust
Named vice president and ag banker.
Jenn Schulte
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Named the Iowa director of government relations.
Stuart Ruddy
Knapp Properties Inc.
Joined as general counsel.
Philip Blumberg
Des Moines University
Joined as the clinic operations administrator.
Melinda Rexius
Des Moines University
Joined as a physical therapy technician.
Emily Grillo
Des Moines University
Joined as an admission assistant.
Don Coffin
Bankers Trust Co.
Named executive vice president and chief credit officer.
Scott Eltjes
Bankers Trust Co.
Named executive vice president for wealth management.
Tim Kintner
Bankers Trust Co.
Named executive vice president for consumer, private and regional banking markets.
Rebecca Szymanski
Palmer Group
Joined as an account executive.
Clint Rabe
Brooks Borg Skiles Architecture and Engineering
Promoted to associate.
Steve Gus
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Promoted to assistant vice president, data center
Week of Feb. 8
Steve Lacina
Iowa Small Business Development Center
Elected to its State Advisory Board.
Brandi Shay
Iowa Small Business Development Center
Elected to its State Advisory Board.
Debbie Ladehoff
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Named to the board of directors.
Aaron Rutledge
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Named to the board of directors.
Jerry Besch
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to quality control analyst II.
Cheri Brooks
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop hail systems administrator.
Marlene Churchill
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop insurance underwriting coordinator.
Dona Cretors
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop insurance underwriting coordinator.
Daren Cunningham
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Pomoted to regional claims specialist in Arkansas and Missouri.
Georgia Schiltz
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop insurance underwriting coordinator.
Darla Wing
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop insurance underwriting manager.
Ray Yori
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to crop insurance underwriting coordinator.
Michelle Kite
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a technical writing coordinator.
Hannah Johnson
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a crop insurance underwriter.
Deborah Lancaster
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a process improvement coordinator II.
Carie Marienau
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as the building and fleet supervisor.
David Lyons
CoOportunity Health
Founding director and CEO.
Cliff Gold
CoOportunity Health
Founding director and chief operating officer.
Stephen Ringlee
CoOportunity Health
Founding director and chief financial officer.
Kim Dreher
Knapp Properties Inc.
Will retire as director of sales.
Shane O’Malley
BDF Investments
Recevied certification as a certified financial planner.
Michelle Guinn
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation
Elected to the board of directors.
Emy Kelly
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation
Elected to the board of directors.
William Scales
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation
Elected to the board of directors.
Brianne Boysen
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as digital marketing coordinator.
Rebekah Brandmeyer
Strategic America Inc.
Rejoined as senior project manager after serving as production manager and contractor.
Bianca Carbonara
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as client services account coordinator.
Ashley Hartkorn
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as project specialist.
Andy Hewitt
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as public relations account coordinator.
Kelsey Reitmeier
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as client services account coordinator.
Jenny Wise
Strategic America Inc.
Joined as assistant account manager.
Michele Anderson
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to operations associate at the E.P. True Parkway location.
Emmeline Quinde
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to sales associate floater at the E.P. True Parkway location.
Kelly Reed
Lifespace Communities Inc.
Named regional director of sales and marketing.
Jason Allen
Des Moines University
Joined as director of admission.
Holly DeJon
Des Moines University
Joined as a CME/CITL assistant.
Jason Luedtke
Des Moines University
Joined as a colleague specialist.
Brianna Mello
Des Moines University
Joined as a student services assistant.
Rachel Sindelar
Des Moines University
Joined as an assistant librarian.
Darci Signs
Des Moines University
Joined as a certified medical assistant in the foot and ankle clinic.
Selena Wood
Des Moines University
Joined as an accounting administrative assistant.
Chick Herbert
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed chairman of the board of directors.
Gary Harms
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed vice chairman of the board of directors.
John Michel
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed treasurer of the board of directors.
Jill VanDerPol
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed secretary of the board of directors.
Deb Eldred
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed to the board of directors.
Brian Wessels
Special Olympics of Iowa
Appointed to the board of directors.
Anne Starr
Orchard Place
Named CEO.
Mike Foley
Holmes Murphy and Associates Inc.
Appointed to the board of directors.
Rod Schlader
Trinity Health
Appointed chief financial officer for the Iowa region.
Nathan Katzer
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Joined as the farm business development manager.
Carla Hicklin
The Wallace Centers of Iowa
Joined as the civility programs coordinator.
Steven Wood
Ruan Transportation Management Systems Inc.
Named senior vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer.
Marty Wadle
Ruan Transportation Management Systems Inc.
Promoted to senior vice president of supply chains solutions.
Week of Feb. 1
Brian Erickson
NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Co.
Promoted to senior vice president.
Elissa Thompson
Whitfield & Eddy PLC
Joined as an associate attorney in the firm’s Ankeny office.
Stephen Tyler
Whitfield & Eddy PLC
Elected as a member of the firm.
Andrea Nelson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Polk County
Named executive director.
Angela Ousley
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
Joined as a Realtor.
Heather Starr
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
Joined as a Realtor.
Kim McMaster
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
Joined as a Realtor.
Corey Morrison
On With Life Inc.
Joined as the director of external relations.
Greg Hayes
Children’s Cancer Connection
Appointed president of the board of directors.
Mike Whitmer
Children’s Cancer Connection
Appointed vice president of the board of directors.
Dennis Markway
Children’s Cancer Connection
Appointed treasurer of the board of directors.
Stephanie Pohren
Children’s Cancer Connection
Appointed secretary of the board of directors.
Carole Tillotson
Drake University Law School
Received Madelyn M. Levitt Distinguished Community Service Award.
John Fatino
Whitfield & Eddy PLC
Appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Fidelity and Surety Law Committee’s Mid-Winter Surety Program in 2014.
Alison Stevens
FirstLight HomeCare LLC
Joined as a care coordinator.
Alyssa Adams
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to sales associate floater at the E.P. True Parkway location.
Lindsay Kral
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to operations associate at the South 51st Street location.
Greg Hayes
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to bank manager/sales associate trainer at the E.P. True Parkway location.
Julie Robertson
Midwest Heritage Bank
Promoted to AVP retail operations specialist at the E.P. True Parkway location.
Douglas Jones
Prudential First Realty
Joined as a Realtor in the Westown office.
Liz Lidgett
Liz Lidgett Fine Art LLC
Started art advisory business.
Shane O’Malley
Financial Planning Association of Iowa Board
Elected treasurer.
Adam Obrecht
Financial Planning Association of Iowa Board
Elected membership director.
Andrew Wrightsman
Financial Planning Association of Iowa Board
Elected program director.
Paul Juffer
LWBJ Financial LLC
Elected managing partner.
Dave Wilson
The Samuels Group Inc.
Joined as an estimator in the Des Moines office.
Week of Jan. 25
Ben Bjorholm
Keller Williams Realty, Greater Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor
Diane Bjorholm
Keller Williams Realty, Greater Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor
Erin Lemon
Keller Williams Realty, Greater Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor.
Amy Shafer
Keller Williams Realty, Greater Des Moines
Joined as a Realtor.
Lynn Monier
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Westown office.
Mindy McNew
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to a senior NCMIC client representative.
Rita Oetker
NCMIC Group Inc.
Promoted to senior account analyst.
Amy Day
NCMIC Group Inc.
Joined as an account coordinator.
Cherie Holmstrom
NCMIC Group Inc.
Joined as a business analyst II.
Shanna Patrick
NCMIC Group Inc.
Joined as a claims representative.
Jason Kaiman
PrimeLending
Joined as the production manager.
Erik Bergeland
Finley Law Firm
Named a shareholder.
Beth Bezdicek
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Westown office.
Teri Wynn
Telligen
Joined as lead quality assurance analyst.
Fawn Farver
Telligen
Joined as a review assistant II.
Ewa Humphrey
Telligen
Joined as a health-care information technology adviser.
Jennifer Lynn
Telligen
Joined as a project assistant II.
Karen Maggard
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Ellen Williams
Telligen Health Management Solutions Inc.
Joined as the nurse care manager.
Troy Henry
Telligen
Joined as a senior review coordinator.
Michelle Van Maaren
Telligen
Joined as a quality improvement facilitator.
Diana Schroeder
Telligen
Promoted to project assistant II.
Greg Hazen
Telligen
Promoted to programmer analyst.
Tamara Hebron
Telligen
Promoted to senior review coordinator.
John Brix
QA Graphics
Joined as a 3-D designer.
Kristina Mehmen
INVISION Architecture Ltd.
Joined as a health-care planner.
John Amato
Tero International Inc.
Hired full time as director of integrated training.
Peggy Ochylski
Tero International Inc.
Joined as client services coordinator.
Tyson Greiner
Dardis Communications Inc.
Named vice president of sales for Eastern Iowa and Illinois.
Jon Olson
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Sebastian Silvestro
Hydrotex
Joined as the division partner for Central and Western Iowa.
Shane Zimmerman
Wells Fargo & Co.
Named area business banking manager for Central and Western Iowa.
Julie Wildebour
Conference Event Management LC
Joined as the meeting supervisor.
Becky Harpenau
Peoples Co.
Named executive coordinator.
Christina Freese-Decker
American College of Healthcare Executives
Received the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.
Andrew Wheeler
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Joined as a public relations coordinator.
Sally Scroggs
R&R Realty Group
Joined as a staff accountant.
Tami Rubino
Delta Dental of Iowa
Named the vice president of marketing and business development.
Brian Cheese
Roth & Co. P.C.
Named a shareholder.
Rebecca Herold
Privacy by Design
Named an ambassador.
Week of Jan. 18
Mark Petri
Iowa Energy Center
Named director.
Nick Finkenauer
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.
Joined as a supervisor.
Kara Hogue
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.
Joined as a supervisor.
Sherry Stuart
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.
Joined as an accounting specialist.
Drew Murray
McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C.
Joined as a senior accountant.
Beth Bezdicek
Coldwell Banker Mid-American Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate in the Westown office.
Kirstin Baer-Harding
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Promoted to director of marketing.
Gunnar Olson
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Promoted to public affairs manager.
PJ Sass
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Promoted to customer service and RideShare manager.
Jason Speck
Academy Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a processor.
Danielle Chasten
Academy Mortgage Corp.
Joined as a processor.
Meredith McMahon
Academy Mortgage Corp.
Joined as an intern.
Marie Svet
AccuWeather
Promoted to chief revenue officer of digital media.
Amy Smith
PrimeLending
Joined as a loan originator.
Jessica Richter
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to senior manager.
Joe Lynn
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to manager.
Mike Spratt
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to manager.
Melissa Gerrard
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to supervising senior.
Margo Muhlbauer
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to senior accountant.
Tricia Kremmin
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to senior accountant.
Lesley Olson
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to senior accountant.
Heather Quandt
Kiesling Associates LLP
Promoted to senior accountant.
Betsy Bane-Ocak
Kiesling Associates LLP
Joined as an accountant.
Whitney Harbach
Kiesling Associates LLP
Joined as an accountant.
Adam Lekin
Kiesling Associates LLP
Joined as an accountant.
Kyle Hanson
AKC Marketing & Consulting Inc.
Joined as a public relations account coordinator.
Lucas Casey
AIB College of Business
Named director of institutional accountability and compliance.
Gina Gazzo
AIB College of Business
Joined as an information technology projects coordinator.
Chad Harris
AIB College of Business
Named head baseball coach.
Shannon Langan
AIB College of Business
Joined as an academic adviser.
Roger Mattiussi
AIB College of Business
Joined as an admissions executive.
Sophia Sledge
AIB College of Business
Joined as an academic adviser.
Kirk Trow
AIB College of Business
Named director of human resources.
Joan Hitzel
AIB College of Business
Named associate director of human resources.
Mike Finley
AIB College of Business
Promoted to financial aid specialist III.
Kacie Swanson
AIB College of Business
Promoted to financial aid specialist II.
Mike Finley
AIB College of Business
Received AIB’s EAGLE (Enthusiastic, Achiever, Go-getter, Leader and Excellence) Award.
Peter Kenne
Iowa Network Services Inc.
Promoted to director of corporate business.
Will Walling
Iowa Network Services Inc.
Joined as the market expansion/business development manager.
Don Branjord
Marketlink Inc.
Joined as the training and quality assurance manager.
Mario Sanchez
Coldwell Banker Mid-American Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate for the Metro office.
Lana Holt
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined as a sales associate for the Ankeny office.
Sandy Dunn
Marketlink Inc.
Promoted to chief financial officer.
Eric Sonksen
Palmer Group
Promoted to recruiting supervisor.
Mary McCracken
Palmer Group
Joined as an administrative specialist.
Brian Berry
Palmer Group
Promoted to human resources manager.
Orlando Hernandez
Palmer Group
Joined as a recruiter.
Christian Howell
Palmer Group
Joined as an account executive.
Monica Janelle
Prudential First Realty
Joined as a Realtor for the Ankeny office.
Jon Buys
CDS Global Inc.
Joined as the Linux systems administrator.
Roy Cacek
CDS Global Inc.
Joined as the senior Web-to-print designer and front-end Web developer.
Corinna King
CDS Global Inc.
Joined as an executive assistant.
Mike Nell
CDS Global Inc.
Named the chief technology officer.
Paul Polus
CDS Global Inc.
Named the chief financial officer.
Lindsay Lassek
Management Professionals Inc.
Joined as a leasing agent at Country Club Village Apartments.
Jennifer Schenck
Management Professionals Inc.
Joined as a property management assistant.
Aric Sharp
Iowa Health System
Named vice president of network development.
Dan Kueter
University of Iowa Health Alliance
Named executive director.
Lisa Short
R&R Realty Group Ltd.
Joined as a legal assistant.
Garth Adams
Belin McCormick Law Firm
Elected president.
Week of Jan. 11
Jenna Guiter
KCCI television
Joined as a national sales assistant.
Nancy Baltzley
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined the client accounting services department.
Bryant Blay
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a staff accountant.
Norton Gegner
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a tax partner.
Clint Boatman
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a staff accountant.
Kellee Hildreth
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a tax and audit supervisor.
Kim Hutchison
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a staff accountant.
Karey Meysenbergn
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined the client accounting services department.
Sue Richardson
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined the client accounting services department.
Adam Tillman
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a tax and audit supervisor.
Trisha Smith
Bergan, Paulsen & Co. P.C.
Joined as a tax and audit supervisor.
Mitch Johnson
Principal Financial Group Inc.
Joined as a financial representative.
Dave O’Brien
Woodruff Cos.
Named west regional president.
Jason Reckhemmer
Woodruff Cos.
Named central regional president,
Nick Ford
Woodruff Cos.
Named east regional president.
Kristy Latta
Ahlers & Cooney P.C.
Elected a shareholder.
Brian Pittman
Koester Construction Co. Inc.
Promoted to senior project manager.
Major Ennen
Koester Construction Co. Inc.
Promoted to project manager.
Ronald Kuethe
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Named senior vice president and reinsurance department manager and has also been named to the management committee.
Brad Warth
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to assistant vice president of IS crop insurance.
Connie Doud
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to senior R&D analyst.
Kirk Arbuckle
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to systems architect III.
Denise Cahalan
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to software developer III.
Donna Christensen
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to data processing specialist II.
Heather Lester
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to business forms designer II.
Georgia Sysouchanh
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to graphic designer II.
Karly York
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to data processing specialist II.
Sandy Bergman
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to IS eCrop manager I.
Becky McCrea
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Promoted to IS policy manager I.
Katie Hultgren
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a data processing specialist.
Joe Mather
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as software developer II.
Terry Papenberg
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
Joined as a network administrator II.
Todd Bishop
DLR Group Inc.
Appointed a senior associate.
Rob Collins
DLR Group Inc.
Promoted to associate.
Benjamin A’Hearn
DLR Group Inc.
Promoted to associate.
Andrew West
DLR Group Inc.
Promoted to associate.
Joe Leo
BrownWinick law firm
Named a member.
Ashley Fuhrmeister
BrownWinick law firm
Named a member.
Haley Van Loon
BrownWinick law firm
Named a member.
Dr. Mark Mogler
Harrisvaccines Inc.
Promoted to head of research.
Mike Jones
Tometich Engineering Inc.
Received his professional engineer license.
Jill Goedken
Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Elected to the board of directors.
Julie Schaub
INVISION Architecture Ltd.
Became a registered interior designer in the state of Iowa.
Jason DeVries
INVISION Architecture Ltd.
Licensed as a registered architect in the state of Iowa.
John Stark
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Named sales manager for the metro office.
Luke Anstoeter
OnMedia
Joined as an account executive.
Leslie Reagan
OnMedia
Joined as an account executive.
Matt Reeves
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtors
Joined the Westown office as a sales associate.
Craig Schrader
West Bank
Named a vice president and senior trust officer.
Jerry Foster
Foster Group Inc.
Appointed chairman of the board of directors.
Mark Stadlander
Foster Group Inc.
Appointed CEO.
Travis Rychnovsky
Foster Group Inc.
Appointed chief operating officer and named a shareholder.
Buck Olsen
Foster Group Inc.
Appointed chief marketing officer.
Kent Kramer
Foster Group Inc.
Appointed chief information officer.
Ross Polking
Foster Group Inc.
Named a shareholder.
Joe Bantz
Foster Group Inc.
Named a shareholder.
Katie Lauer
Foster Group Inc.
Promoted toan associate advisor.
Week of Dec. 31
Jim Davies
Preservation Iowa
Appointed secretary of the board of directors.
Kevin Kuckleman
Preservation Iowa
Appointed treasurer of the board of directors.
John Ryan
Preservation Iowa
Appointed vice president of the board of directors.
Gloria Betcher
Preservation Iowa
Appointed president of the board of directors.
Bruce Cheek
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to chief operating officer.
Kirby Wood
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to chief marketing officer.
Jamie Moher
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to chief suitability officer.
James Jones
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to senior vice president of annuity new business.
Paulette Philpott
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to senior vice president of agency services.
Linda Bennett
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Promoted to senior vice president of general services.
William R. Kunkel
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Joined as executive vice president as well as legal and general counsel.
Jackie Ward
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co.
Joined as chief compliance officer.
Michael Abbott
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Named partner.
Karin Johnson
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Named partner.
Lance Lange
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Named partner.
Bruce Johnson
McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC
Joined as a patent attorney for the firm’s Austin, Texas, satellite office.
Cade Ingle
QA Graphics
Promoted to marketing coordinator.
Sheila Kinman
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Promoted to vice president of advancement.
Karla Jones-Weber
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Promoted to chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration.
Frederick Buie
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Joined the board of directors.
Sandy Hatfield Clubb
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Joined the board of directors.
Alejandro Piedras
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Joined the board of directors.
Cara Heiden
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Appointed chair of the board of directors.
Richard Deming
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Appointed vice chair of the board of directors.
Fred Weitz
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Appointed secretary and treasurer of the board of directors.
Kristy McDermott
Iowa Network Services
Named vice president of products and services.